Breaking: FDA issues narrower approvals for Covid boosters

The agency's actions could make it more difficult to get young children vaccinated.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   FDA issues narrower approvals for Covid boosters, revokes emergency authorizations By Lizzy Lawrence and Matthew Herper Ron Harris/AP The FDA on Wednesday approved updated Covid boosters, but removed emergency use authorizations for the vaccines, in a set of moves that could make the shots more difficult to obtain for children under 5, in particular.   In a post on the social media site X, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. portrayed the actions as fulfilling a campaign promise to reverse Covid-era policies while still allowing people to access vaccines.  READ MORE Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   FDA grants full approval to Moderna's Covid vaccine for children but limits eligibility By Helen Branswell 2   Balkanization of vaccine policy raises concerns about vaccine uptake, insurance coverage, experts warn By Helen Branswell 3   Work on mRNA therapies was surging. Now Kennedy has rocked the field By Marissa Russo 4   As MAHA turns 1, a fired-up movement is still figuring out how to fulfill its promises By Isabella Cueto Get 50% off STAT+ This Labor Day, take advantage of an exclusive discount and unlock premium subscriber benefits like subscriber-only newsletters and email alerts. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us